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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.18, 90.22 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.18, 90.22 and 39.84 is: 59.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.18 : 90.22 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.18/90.22 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.18x = 90.22 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.18x = 3,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594.36/60.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.73

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